Job summary
An exciting opportunity has come available for an enthusiastic, motivated, Specialist Biomedical Scientist in the Haematology and Blood Transfusion sections of Blood Sciences at University Hospitals Dorset. We are looking for a Biomedical Scientist, who is professional, reliable, innovative and flexible to join our friendly and hardworking team. This department offers full training and future development opportunities for the right candidates to further develop their skills and ambition.

The Haematology & Blood Transfusion department is part of the Blood Sciences department of University Hospitals Dorset. The post is based at The Royal Bournemouth Hospital (in The Dorset Pathology Hub), but the successful candidate will be working at our laboratory in Poole Local Services Laboratory, on rotation. The modern departments offers a wide range of diagnostic testing facilities for Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals as well as local GP practices. The department is fully UKAS accredited and an IBMS accredited training laboratory.

The successful candidate will regularly rotate through all sections of the Haematology & Blood Transfusion department and will be required to participate in the 24/7 shift system.

This role required HCPC Registration.

Base location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital base, cross site working at Poole on rotation

Interview: 19th November

Closing date: 10 November 2026

Main duties of the job

• The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent, be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a BMS, have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio (Haematology and Transfusion) or have equivalent proven experience at Band 6 level in Haematology/Blood Transfusion.
• Evidence of Continual Professional Development (CPD) will be expected to be demonstrated at interview.
• Candidates completing their Specialist Portfolio may be considered however they would start on band 5 if unable to satisfy the Specialist BMS criteria and will be promoted to a Specialist BMS upon completion of the Specialist portfolio.

About our team?
The Haematology department is well equipped, including 3 Beckman Coulter DxH 900s, a Starrsed RS ESR analyser, TOSOH G11 for HPLC and 2 Sta R Max coagulation analysers. The clinical Haematology department is internationally renowned as a centre of excellence for chronic blood disorders including chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and myelodysplastic syndromes. The Coagulation department supports a comprehensive haemophilia service and provides a full range of coagulation tests.

The Transfusion department is keen and progressive contributing to several NHSBT pilots and steering groups, the latest being one of four full sites for the Integrated Stock Management Scheme.

About us
Transfusion also offers opportunity to contribute to the clinical trials we are participating in, and we have a very keen interest in patient blood management. We are fully automated with Bio-Rad IH500 analysers, electronic issue, Electronic Dispatch Note, Automatic Stock Replenishment and full Haemonetics blood tracking from vein to vein.

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pa
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 153-SP06994
Job location: The Dorset Pathology Hub (Royal Bournemouth Hospital), Deansleigh Road, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: Completed Accredited BSc in Biomedical Science
• Essential: Registration with HCPC.
• Essential: IBMS specialist portfolio or equivalent post graduate knowledge e.g. competency based evidence of specialist techniques
• Desirable: MSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent area of specialty

Experience

• Essential: Demonstrable experience of working in Haematology, Coagulation and Transfusion
• Essential: Experience of working in a UKAS ISO 15189 and MHRA approved laboratory
• Essential: Experience of working shifts over a 24/7 period

Technical Skills Competencies

• Essential: Good interpretive skills at bench level
• Essential: Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Essential: Knowledge of common IT software
• Essential: Handling biological specimens
• Desirable: Familiarity with database and spread sheet software.
• Desirable: Familiarity with Quality Management Software
• Desirable: Familiarity with Winpath software

Knowledge

• Essential: Willing and able to learn new skills.
• Essential: Currently participating in CPD
• Essential: A good understanding of Haematology/ Coagulation and Transfusion Science
• Desirable: Ability to train junior staff to work in accordance to SOPs

Other requirements specific to the role

• Essential: Desire and ability to relocate to the area.

Personal Attributes

• Essential: Ability to prioritise.
• Essential: Ability to work quickly and accurately to provide an urgent patient centred service
• Essential: Attention to detail.
• Essential: Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Employer's website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers

Contact for questions about the job
Transfusion Laboratory Manager, Helen Slade, helen.slade3@nhs.net, 03000194800